What do dog-sitting and driving unusual cars have in common? Well, unless you're me, probably not very much, so stick with me here.
First up: dog-sitting. Last week I was in charge of my sister's dog while she and her family were out of town on vacation.
Next up: driving an unusual car. I drive a Smart car and they're pretty uncommon in these parts. When I first got it, it took me awhile to get used to the fact that most people had never seen it before and would stare at it (or point, or laugh, or ask questions, etc.). I don't notice these looks anymore unless I'm driving in a new neighborhood.
Putting it all together: At some point it occurred to me that both of these things bode well for my upcoming trip. To me, the dog-sitting scenario meant that I am flexible and easily adapt to whatever situation I find myself in. If I've learned anything so far during all the research I've done, it's that travelers have to maintain flexibility and adapt to the region if they're going to "make it." And getting used to stares, I think, has prepared me for the stares I'm bound to get as a solo white woman traveling through
What do you think? Am I reading WAY too much into this? Do I have travel on the brain so much that I could see lessons in just about anything?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Dog-sitting and driving an unusual car
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You're not reading too much into it. You are a flexible person and it will definately come in handy on the road. Who knows what you'll encounter?
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Amy's house has four bedrooms. And you forgot to mention getting dragged by the 90-pound dog, which should have served as a lesson in packing antiobiotic ointment and bandages. (-:
ReplyDeleteI second V's comment. You ARE very flexible, adaptable, and you brave. Who else would agree to watch a 90+ pound dog in a 3rd floor walk-up in the middle of the city?
One more thing... you should've linked to this picture.
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